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Leasing News Advisor
Mr. Levine joined the advisory board June 6, 2007.
Allan Levine, Partner Allan Levine is the past President of Madison Capital, LLC, stepping down at the end of 2017. He has been in the vehicle and equipment leasing business since 1971. In 1971, he began working with a firm focused on vehicle and small-ticket equipment leasing. In 1974, Allan partnered with the largest auto dealership group in Maryland and started Fox Auto & Truck Discount Leasing Company, which evolved, in the early 1980’s, into Fox Discount Leasing, Inc. In 1987, the name changed to form Fox Valley Leasing, which merged with Harbor Leasing to become Madison Capital in August of 1997. Since stepping down, Allan continues as a partner selling, reading credit, mentoring, and supporting all aspects of the business as it continues to grow; and, is always looking for the next transaction. Allan has served on many boards and committees throughout leasing industry organizations; and, has been active in community organizations as well. Allan’s involvement has included the local chapter of the NVLA (National Vehicle Leasing Association). He has served on The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Committee for Independent Leasing Companies (ILC) and its Future Council group. He was VP of his local Jewish Community Center and on its board of directors for many years and is past chair of The Gordon Center (a 550-seat boutique venue for the performing arts). Allan has also served as a big brother in that local organization. Allan is a past Chairman of the Board of The Chimes, an international not-for-profit serving over 20000 individuals with development disabilities and employs more than 2300 employees. Allan was on the Board of The Eastern Association of Equipment Lessors (EAEL) and was the Editor of The Independent, which was EAEL’s newsletter. In addition, Allan is currently on the advisory board of The Leasing News and has written several articles and cover association meetings for Leasing News. He has also served, at the board and committee levels of additional local philanthropic and community organizations as well as the Maryland Zoo. Allan is a graduate of the University of Maryland where he played lacrosse. Allan is widowed and has 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Allan plays golf and works out regularly to keep an energy level needed to support the rigors of the lease/finance industry. He still loves selling and when asked about retiring, he responds, “I do not understand that question”, but will review it.
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